Drove down to Tucson from the valley for one night to meet some friends who were vacationing in Tucson. I found this place on Yelp, and it looked cool. The building is very cool, and the bartenders were friendly. Only had 1 beer, and it tasted great. Parking is pretty limited but found spots on the street, but it was a Monday night, so I could see a weekend having parking issues. It was my bad I didn't read their site to check if they served food. They only serve hotdogs. My friends and I were hungry, so we had to find another place, but if that wasn't, the case would've stayed much longer. We would go there again. read more

My favorite Tucson brewery. Noche Diulce is my go to selection. This place balances adventure and brewing execution. The vibe is relaxing and the staff is friendly & knowledgeable read more

I've been to so many breweries throughout the state and still haven't found one that's better than Borderlands. Their beer styles vary enough that any drinker can find something they like. (And they carry wine so non-beer drinkers don't feel left out.) Their taproom is a really cool, 100 year old building that's very chill and laid back on the weekdays but also gets packed and loud on weekends when there's a live band playing. All the bartenders are friendly and knowledgeable and you'll feel like a regular even if it's your first time there. The standout beers are the Toole Ave IPA and the German Chocolate Cake Porter. Toole is a great beer that you should at least try even if you don't normally drink IPAs. It's hazy, soft, citrusy and smooth. Not overly bitter and definitely a crowd favorite. The German Chocolate is straight up cake in a glass. I'm not much of a sweets eater (though I'm still pretty fat) but I can't get enough of this beer. You can also rent the space for private events like company team building things or even weddings. Just keep in mind that the deposit for weddings are non-refundable so if you pick a date and then find out that your fiancee was actually a terrible person who was hooking up with your Cousin Chico the entire time you were busy trying to decide on centerpieces for your stupid ceremony built on lies then you'll be out some cash that you can't get back. Also they have food trucks on the weekends, which is dope. read more

Borderlands Brewing - Beer tastes as good as it looks. From L to R: Blonde Ale, Prickly Pear Wheat, Hazelnut Coffee Stout, two different hazy IPAs. - Breweries Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Shot down to Tucson for a few days and was able to catch two Breweries that have long been on my list - Borderlands and Pueblo Vita. I've been a fan of NE Style IPAs and Toole Ave by Borderlands has been one of my favs for a while now. The Clever Koi and Total Wine up in the Gilbert/Chandler area have both been carrying it and I've been drinking it as fast as I can. I've also heard great things about their German Chocolate Cake (from the whining pig) which I was surprised to find a porter, not a stout. On arrival, I found a laid back and comfy bench style seating and barstools gathered around a good sized bar. The tender was not a young kid and had a great knowledge of the brews they had and was very welcoming and fun to talk to. He helped us score some good pizza from around the corner and eventually walked me through all of their beers. I did a flight and really enjoyed all 5 brews. I did go back to the Toole Ave which I just love so much but would have been happy with any of the 5 I tasted. Cool artwork is scattered throughout the place and some of it is for sale. Bathrooms are locking and very large and were clean. They had a few sandwiches behind the bar but also are stocked with a ton of local menus who deliver. The music was just my style but others in our group were caught whining most likely because they jamming in the 80's to Menudo and not the punk I was. I heard some DK, Clash, Sex Pistols, and Circle Jerks which I've not heard in quite a while. Fun! I hear they have great live music but we were day drinking so we missed it. Great outdoor area if you want to grab a pint outside as well. Nothing but nice and chill people were boozin here and we met a lot of fun and interesting peeps - even a few pups (they are very dog-friendly) After hitting a few other places I can say that Borderlands was comfy, cool, and know how to brew a great beer. I'll be back when I head down South and hope to see more of their stuff in the Phx area. Big cheers to their brew and layout. A Tuscon winner for sure. read more

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My family and I stopped by on a Friday night to celebrate. This is my second time here and the staff are always friendly and I enjoy the atmosphere. I really enjoyed the German Chocolate Cake Porter. The Horchata Cream Ale was a little flat compared to when I had it in the fall. I was disappointed that they did not have food as we had the intention there. On their website it depicts the food truck Pinches on Friday night, however, this is not the case. I think advertising a product but not providing it for your customers is both a poor business process and an unethical practice. It certainly does not match your website's mission statement about the desire to be a thought leader. read more

Pretty good beer in a can. But I'd like to know why a noche dulce (moonlight vanilla porter) label was wrapped around each can of my 4 pack Citrana. read more

Me and my girlfriend stoped by on a Friday night, this was our first time here and we were pleasantly surprised. We tried a few craft beers and drinks and enjoy them all. Outside patio was great they had a live musician playing keyboard witch we really enjoyed. We're definitely coming back for the live music and drinks. read more

We visited from out of town, on the recommendation of our local brewmaster in our hometown. The location was very quiet when we arrived (7 p.m.), but it was a Monday, so totally expected! We also got tickets to the monthly comedy show (extra $5) and it was a great time! The beer list was limited (8 beer types), but they were all in house brews, so that was nice to get to try Tucson beer. The Gamble Quail's dry hopped, IPA was clean and hoppy, and very easy to drink. The Prickly Pear Wheat was an interesting combo, but way too sweet for my taste. The ambiance was inviting, industrial, and the train, barreling at an extremely high speed, zooms past the location and stops all happenings every about fifteen minutes. read more

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If you want a chill place to drink and play some trivia this is the place to go. Borderlands might be the best brewery in Tucson

Great atmosphere, great beer, friendly staff. Our favorite brewery in Tucson, but we cant read their minds. Would recommend that they do a better job advertising (on facebook/website) special events that close or restrict general public access, as we've gone to the brewery on a few occasions, only to find it closed to the public, reserved for private events. Also, if tables are reserved for smaller events like the recent art workshop, put up reserved seating signs in advance of the event so that patrons and special event holders aren't in conflict over seating. The art lady was particularly crabby with us as she staked out her territory at the table we were sitting at prior to her arrival, that could all have been avoided by advance placment of "reserved seating" signs on the tables crabby art lady needed. Great staff and great beer, improve communication regarding special events and reserved seating, and it'll be perfect read more

Great beers and great atmosphere to relax and have a beer Would be 5 stars if they had some small food but over all loved the experience read more

This brewery continues to be a favorite. The atmosphere alone is enough to keep me coming back, but the beers are just some of the best local brews we've had. They are always changing up their offerings, but some beers make regular appearances, as they are clearly popular - and for good reason. The Noche Dulce vanilla porter is one of my favorites, and is a crowd pleaser during get-togethers (my parents and siblings all really enjoy this one). The Prickly Pear wheat is also a favorite, easy to drink with a light fruity finish. The Honey Kolsch is nice too when available, and I recently tried German Chocolate Stout and it was yummy. The guys that work here are great. During a recent visit, we saw one of the brewmasters working in the brewing room. My brother asked him a question, and the he invited us back for an impromptu tour of the operation. If you're not sure you'd like a beer, they are happy to provide a taster if you ask. They don't really serve food here, though they usually have chips and salsa on hand, and I think they recently began stocking pre-made sandwiches. It's been a while since I've come at night, so I'm not sure if they still do the food truck. However, there are plenty of great restaurants within walking distance, and they do allow you bring in outside food. Parents - did you know that Playformance right next door offers "happy hour" drop in playtime for your kidlets? Check ahead on the days and times, and let your kiddo play happily next door while you relax and enjoy a great beer. :) read more

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Greatest brewery vibe in all of Tucson in my opinion!! They always have fun flight specials going on, waggin wednesdays, and karaoke and music on fridays!! The outdoor patio is a great atmosphere. The tachos are great snacks with the beer. Classic beer. And great staff that care about the Tucson community. read more

Love this spot. Spacious courtyard with old growth mesquites for shade, plenty of TVs in the back for sports games. And the permanent taco truck is really, really good and reasonably priced. read more

Came here and used a Groupon for 2 flights and 2 pints. Awesome deal! Beer was good, and the bartender was very informative and knowledgeable. The chips and salsa were good, they had a very Ali tu jalapeño salsa that was more spice than flavor, and a mild sauce that was good. Would definitely come back if I'm in town again! The place has an awesome open feel, and the people are all very friendly. Lots of people bring their dogs which is awesome and enjoyable. read more

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The reason I decided on 3 stars is a few reasons actually. My biggest complaint was that the music was too loud. I realize they have bands and I promise I'm not an elderly lady complaining of teeny boppers. Legit, the music was too loud. I was yelling at my friend who was less than 6 inches from me...that's a little ridiculous to me. Second, the flow of the restaurant just was awkward. I walked into a kids playzone because they had a huge sign of the place on the east wall of the building. Kinda confusing. My praise is the bartenders were on point and knew their stuff. I also got a really cool history on the building and how they came about. I'll probably return for another impression. read more

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The beer is good, but so overpriced! We went for what we thought was happy hour and ended up paying $18 (with $2 tip) for TWO beers. I had the Toole Ave ipa, which was good and cold, but not very carbonated. My husband had the toole ave with tangerine. I really like the spot, just not worth the price tag read more

One of my coworkers recommended for me to go to Borderlands after work on Friday because they just released a new 4 pack of Grabthars Hammer, and he figured it'd probably sell out pretty fast. So I got to Borderlands at about 4. Bought the 4 pack and also had the German Chocolate Cake and Horchata beers. I loved both of them soooo much. I ended up craving the Horchata the next day. So.... came back, filled my growler with Horchata and also tried their Noche Dulce, a vanilla porter. Also absolutely amazing!!!!! I'll be coming back probably quite regularly. But I still have many other breweries to try out! read more

Borderlands Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Really cool place with a great outdoor patio. Too bad it was too cold to air outside. Good service, not a huge selection of beers on draft, but we got an amber at liked. Friendly bar tender and loved the train going by every so often blowing the horn. Comfortable atmosphere, no did, just beer and wine. read more

Borderlands is a dark beer specialist: their vanilla porter and german chocolate cake stouts are among my all-time favorite dessert beers. Their other stuff is good too, but it's their stouts and porters that really make this place something special. read more

Great beer and a nice outdoor area. Hate to say the tacos were nothing to brag about. Shrimp taco was more like a cheese taco if you did not look it would be impossible to tell there were even shrimp included. Carne asada taco was a salt bomb. Im not even going to say anything about the other two that I forced myself to eat. Go for the beer forget the tacos. read more

Visiting Tucson found this place. I'm grateful I did because I just had THE BEST TACOS EVER. Washed 'em down with the horchata cream ale sitting outside on a perfect day. Just Damn. It's good to be alive. read more

Not only do they have a diverse selection of local brews but the customer service is excellent read more

Borderlands Brewing - Yup, drinking a delicious local brew while UP passes by - Breweries Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I'm no beer connoisseur and I'm cool with that. As long as it tastes good to me, that's really all that matters. Borderlands Brewing Company welcomes all into their rustic old brick warehouse. The beer is always flowing and they make sure to bring in local music and food trucks to make for a perfect setting. Squeeze into a long communal table with friends or strangers- it's awesome! Or take a sit at their sizable bar and chat it up with their uber humble and friendly staff. They have about 6 beers on tap and work tirelessly to conserve water and work with local ingredients. Their face book page is great place to get updates on local music and food truck rotations. BBC is a true gem in our community, no only because they make delicious brew, but they give back in so many ways, whether through their sustainability efforts or charity- these guys (Mike, Myles and David) rock. read more

Quaint place, but in a very charming way. I'm not a beer fan, but the beer here is like nothing I've tasted before: its dark amber color, fruity aroma, smooth silky texture, and a lack of the typical beer bitterness. I am curious whether this is beer or some sort of nectar! No typical greasy spoon bar food is served here. Only chips and salsa for $5. Salsa is exceptional. The brewery is built right next to train tracks, and conversations are often lost in the rumbling sounds of passing trains. But this only adds to its old school charm. It's hard to define Borderlands. It doesn't have an overarching aesthetics. Just a handful of good beers and the rest is left to the imagination. read more

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I love you Borderlands. I love your Noche Dulce Vanilla Porter. It's so good that I drank an entire growler of it less than 18 hours after carrying it out..... The staff here is great- lots of new beers coming. Check it out if you haven't been read more

Go here now. Go, I say! Get yourself a Borderlands sour and thank me later. It is a party in my mouth. Say it three times, Citrana wild ale, Citrana wild ale, Citrana wild ale and the heavens will part. Their menu rotates and so keep your eyes peeled for their newest creations. Sour beer aside, their pumpkin ale was also delightful. But the sour spoke to me. Now if I can just taste the prickly pear! Hey, we all have to have goals. I'm a go-getter. Borderlands opens their doors for fundraiser events and gives a portion of the proceeds to your group. Imagine the beer connoisseurs surprise walking in to find 50 of my friends wearing their babies. It must have been a sight, I admit. Plus, Borderlands frequently partners with Yelp sharing their libations at many events, and for that I thank them. I'm still lamenting on not picking up the 25th Anniversary All Souls Procession Tile by CarlyQuinnDesigns. Next year it's on! Their growlers look like mini kegs and they are so cute that they make up for their small stature. Not only do they have micobrewed beer, they host food trucks. This combines two of my great passions. Bless them. Wait! There's more!!! They are sustainable using solar power to heat their water, non-toxic cleaners, and using their gray water in the garden because they know how precious water is out in the desert. Therefore, I'm doing my part my not drinking the water and opting in for their beer. They also put on their own par-tays, like the upcoming ugly sweater party. I'm tempted to rock out in my ugly sweater and fetch me a cantina club membership. Benefits Include: Key-ring bottle opener (your "membership card") 20oz mug for 16oz price everyday for you and a guest $0.50 off beers in the tap room for you and a guest $2 off growler fills everyday 10% off merchandise everyday July and January special events Early notice of special beer releases and special events read more

Borderlands Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Borderlands has a really cool vibe and a nice, big courtyard too. They have a live band on Sunday that's very good and other live music on various nights too in addition to food trucks on occasion. While they don't serve food like most breweries in town, I do like that they serve some local beers on tap besides their own. The prickly pear wheat is very unique and tasty with a little bit of sour tang. If you go on the right day, you might even run into the house dog, a very fluffy friend to accompany a cold pint. read more

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After a ton of brewery research for my upcoming trip to Tucson, Borderlands ended up being at the very top of my list - mainly for the options and flavors of beers, as well as the fact that the name reflects one of my favorite video games to play (Borderlands 2, lets be serious). We stepped into Borderlands around 2pm on a Sunday - it was not busy at all when we first entered, but the set-up band started soon afterwards, and so did the trickle of patrons. After looking over the list of available beers on tap, I decided a flight was going to be the best option - since I wanted to try so many of them. I was especially excited to taste the Prickly Pear Wheat... in all honesty, trying this one was one of the main reasons we had to stop in. After perusal of the beers on tap, I went with the following: -Horchata Cream Ale -Citrana Gose -La Morena Nut Brown Ale -Calamondin Lime Gose -Prickly Pear Wheat There was one available called "Art Vandalay" and I wanted to get it just on (older) pop-culture-reference-principle, but decided that one would have to wait for a future visit - it was also a darker beer, and I tend to like those less. Out of the five that I sampled, I was really a huge fan of the Lime Gose & the Horchata Cream Ale. Sadly, the Prickly Pear Wheat was my least favorite out of all the ones I tried, just due to lack of any substantial flavor - though still very gorgeous in color. (I found out as I was leaving, that the bartender likes to mix the Lime Gose + Prickly Pear for more variety - something I will definitely try in the future) The Goses were great. I tend to enjoy sour and salty beers, and these two that I tried did not disappoint. However, for Goses I find that it's best to go with a sampler size - sometimes the over-salty-ness can get to be too much. The Horchata was fun. I've never considered myself a fan of the actual drink, but when it's added into a beer, it had a sweeter but more refreshing taste. The Citrana Gose was a more citrusy salty beer. The La Morena had a smokey flavor - reminding me a lot of tobacco. The Lime Gose was like a salty, but rejuvenating limeade, and the Prickly Pear was the normal gorgeous prickly-pear-pink color, but what it provided in color, it lacked completely in flavor. The overall atmosphere at Borderlands was great. We stayed in the main area, enjoying the live music and surrounding southwestern style decorations. The bartender was fun, and very knowledgeable about the beers on tap. We made this trip to Borderlands a quick one, but in future visits, I'd really enjoy spending a ton more time here. Since I enjoyed the few beers that I tried, I'm ready to branch out into all that comes through (I was really sad that I missed the Hibiscus Sour, but I'll seek it out eventually!!). In the future I'd also enjoy some Borderlands video game nights + Handsome Jack action here, but I guess I'll take what I can get on the beer front. read more

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$17 bucks for a beer and some chips and bean dip. Felt like a rip off. The dip was tiny and gone 1/2 way through the chips. I asked for a side of salsa and literally got a tiny to go container with a teaspoon of salsa. Weak! read more

Borderlands Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I went there for lunch or that I have a buddy mine took me and I had the number 12 or whatever it is called Hanger 12 very good service was impeccable everything out of the drinks everything is Jarvis the food was in the food was outstanding I would go that I would go back there again and again read more

Nice big place. Atmosphere is almost like it wants to be outdoors, but for obvious reasons it isnt. They do have a large outdoor area with a bocce ball court for when its not 108degrees out. Beer pricing is great again, maybe im just so used to NY pricing, that a $2 flight seems like im stealing from them. Beer: tried a few, nothing stuck out as amazing, but nothing bad read more

I read about this brewery on Yelp and decided to try it out based on what others had said. I am so glad I did. My gf and I went there on 5/19 after driving to Tucson from Phoenix. It was a little confusing trying to find the wheelchair accessible entrance (it is located on the opposite side of the building by PlayPerformance). The beers were great as was the ambiance and live music. As someone who has a disability (quadriplegic) and uses a power wheelchair, I am sometimes hesitant to seek out new places for fear that they won't be accessible or comfortable to visit. Borderlands brewery is very inviting and easy to navigate. Pros: Accessible restrooms that are easy to get to and have plenty of room for a wheelchair. Low tables that are easy to sit at in a wc. Large, low-top table where a large party can gather and drink. Large outdoor patio also with low tables. Very nice people and great service. Cons: WC accessible parking can be an issue. We are looking forward to a return visit in June. read more

I'm no beer aficionado, but my husband definitely is, and we had a great time at Borderland's Yelp event. I drank as much as I could, and he drank *everything* and enjoyed it all immensely, and he's a pretty big beer snob. This is a beautiful space made comfortable with modern convenience but retaining the historical charm (and many features) of the original building (a fruit depot). The beers are hand crafted with love (and science) by guys who really care about their final product. They offer unique brews with a distinct local flavor (prickly pear!) and are constantly refining their process. I notice that some people have given this place poor ratings based on not-enjoyable beer they drank in the past. Mike, Myles, and David are always working to improve their quality, and I would encourage people to give them another chance. If you are looking for something standard and comparable to what you buy in the grocery store, then, yeah, maybe this isn't for you, but if you appreciate craft and creativity and interesting flavor profiles, this is a wonderful brewery. We sampled all six beers on tap that night, and my husband liked all of them. read more

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Very unfortunate situation yesterday with CEO Es Teran during the beer festival. We originally tried to exit out of the side of the brewery and Es told us to turn around and we obliged. Later on we were standing on the opposite side of the gate near the ramp when Es proceeded to grab my friends shoulder and push my friend with the same gate to let a female patron out. Shocked at what happened my friend responded with in the future use your words to say excuse me do not touch me, I am not deaf. Then Es proceeded to obnoxiously yell out EXCUSE ME and then said ***hole. And then we responded with are you serious you're the one pushing people. He then proceeded to ask his security to remove my friend. I explained the situation to 3 security guards and everyone was calm with us. They even motioned for Es to settle down as we were not confrontational at all. We asked for the check and escorted out. I've been coming to this brewery since graduate school and even hosted a few outreach events here. Never had an issue until now and I will not return to borderlands at all and will continue to share my story. Borderlands states they want to provide an inclusive fun environment but this was quite the opposite. Do better Borderlands. read more

Citrana, Citrana, Citrana! We came for the music one night, and now return for the beer! We're fans of distinctive flavored beers, especially gose (sours) ones, and the citrus gose Citrana here is our favorite. It's a great summer taste, but they don't always have it on tap, so we call ahead now before trying to find parking at this place. On the weekends, they've had some good food trucks, but weeknights, you can still grab a snack if Borderlands has any of the great chips and salsa packs (both red and green!). I've also seen a birthday group bring in pizza on a weeknight, and the staff was pretty chill about it, so I think BYOF is ok. Again, if that's important for your experience, call ahead. Lastly, this brewery supports local artists (very cool) and there are pretty interesting sculptors, photographers, and artists working in other media represented on the walls, so get there early enough to roam the entire place freely before it gets too busy. read more

I think Borderlands is in the top 3 best Breweries in Tucson. A few of their flagship beers are becoming standards around town: Noche Dulce, Toole Ave IPA, Citrzona--all of which are very good beers. Also, each of those is available in cans at spots like Plaza Liquors. Borderlands' venue is one of the coolest spots in town. Take a look sometime! It is an old warehouse/train stop converted into a very hip spot to grab a cold one. I love their designs and shirts as well. I believe they have live music on occasion, though I have never been there for that. Try Borderlands today if you haven't already! read more

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The beer just was wasn't that good. Let's face it, you go to a craft brewer to have excellent beers. Borderlands was ok, but nothing memorable. Smoke Irons - weak flavor, the mesquite flavor just didn't go well with the brew. Noche Dulce - I don't like porters that taste like they are watered down, and this one did. The vanilla flavor was there in moderation, and that was nice. Just not enough flavor profile. Prickly Pear Wheat - this was probably one of the better beers we had La Morena - a good brown ale, but a little lacking in full flavor read more

I just tried the new Borderlands at Tucson and 6th. Atrocious service. Took an hour to serve a single order or tacos. Their excuse: there was a party of 2 ahead of me. These guys don't have a clue. read more

What a marvelous place! My friends and I went here last night, not knowing fully what to expect. After receiving our flights, we knew this place was going to be awesome. The bartender (Adam) was hilarious and completely on point with his descriptions of all the beers. Normally, I don't like every beer in a flight - in fact, I normally will only finish a stout and/or a porter. Everything in the flight was wonderful! My favorite was distinctly the vanilla porter, but the sour was just lovely! After telling Adam this, he went and mixed two beers together to create a mind-blowing sample. Their guest tap beers were excellently selected (1055, Papago, and two others I don't remember). This place truly knows their beer. As for the place itself, the open warehouse feel of it made it completely comfortable. Trains would pass by on occasion (so exciting!) that would lead to all sorts of hooting and hollering throughout the place. They had live music (and not the bad kind) for the first hour. When the band finished, they switched to RHCP - my mind of place! In short, we left this place gloriously happy (partially due to the fact that we were nicely tipsy) and ready to come back for more. read more

Borderlands Brewing - A glorious flight! - Breweries Near Me - Tucson, Arizona